SMITTYBILT SCOUT 2019: SERVICE BRAKES

Make : SMITTYBILT Model : SCOUT Year : 2019
Build Dates : 2018-03-01 - 2018-10-31
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V156000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-03-07 Date Received by ODI: 2019-03-01 Date Added to Database: 2019-03-04
Manufacturers Involved: Indian Motorcycle Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: I-18-07
Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2072
Summary:
      Indian Motorcycle Company "Indian" is recalling certain 2019 Indian Scout, Scout Bobber, and Scout Sixty motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems "ABS". After the manufacturing process, air may remain trapped within the brake system, possibly reducing brake performance.
Consequence:
      Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Indian has notified owners, and dealers will perform a brake fluid bleed of the front and rear ABS to evacuate the air, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-07.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.